Early March has been cold and wet. We have been busy seeding in the greenhouse and repairing the hoop houses that will soon be receiving all of those amazing seeds that are sprouting. While skinning the newest greenhouse on the farm, I noticed down by my feet the wonderfully, fuzzy woolly bear cruising a long the edge of the frame. Gently picking it up, it curled into a tight circle. What wonderful creatures they are. They are usually seen more often in the fall getting ready to over winter. But, every once in a while, I am pleasantly surprised to see one out in the early spring. This one is in its final instar and is probably looking for a place to make its cocoon. In a week or two after the cocoon stage, the larvae will pupate into an Isabella Tiger Moth, Pyrrharctia isabella.
